REMOS GX – The Remos GX is a German-engineered light sport aircraft (LSA) celebrated for its performance, safety features, and builder-friendly design. Manufactured by Remos Aircraft GmbH, the GX series has become a popular choice among aviation enthusiasts and flight schools worldwide.
Key Features:
- Design and Construction: The Remos GX features a high-wing, strut-braced design with a composite airframe, combining carbon fiber and aramid materials for strength and lightness. Its design emphasizes aerodynamics and efficiency, contributing to its impressive performance.
- Engine Options: The aircraft is typically powered by the Rotax 912 ULS engine, delivering 100 horsepower. This engine offers a balance between performance and fuel efficiency, making it suitable for both training and recreational flying.
- Performance: The Remos GX boasts a maximum speed of 120 knots (approximately 222 km/h), a stall speed of 45 knots (approximately 83 km/h), and a range of up to 600 nautical miles (approximately 1,111 km). Its low empty weight allows for a generous useful load, accommodating two occupants, full fuel, and baggage.
- Avionics: The Remos GX can be equipped with advanced avionics systems, including the Dynon SkyView HDX and Garmin G3X Touch, offering modern navigation and flight information capabilities.
Safety Features:
The Remos GX is equipped with several safety features, including a ballistic recovery system (BRS) and a rigid carbon fiber cockpit forming a safety cell, plus four-point harnesses. The standard airframe emergency parachute system (AEPS) is an important addition to the list of safety features on the Remos GX.
Recent Developments:
In October 2024, Remos Aircraft GmbH announced an increase in the maximum gross weight for all Remos GX aircraft powered by engines of 100 horsepower or greater, raising the limit from 1,150 to 1,220 pounds. This enhancement allows for greater payload capacity and improved performance.
Additionally, Remos Aircraft GmbH unveiled a prototype of a new high-wing aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024. The prototype received positive feedback from attendees, indicating strong interest in this new addition to their lineup.
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